"Got Hacked: Warning Signs You Missed in Your Email"

Aristokrat

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"Yo guys, I've got a scare story to share. My dad's crypto wallet was just hacked and I'm still trying to figure out how it happened. I want to warn everyone to be on the lookout for these sneaky warning signs that I'm going to cover in my next post."
 

Nistarh

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"Bro, I once got hit with a phishing email that looked super legit. Key thing I learned was, no reputable company's gonna DM you with an urgent 'reset your password' request over email. Keep an eye out for spelling/grammar mistakes, too, those usually scream scam."
 

Magral

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"Yikes, sorry to hear that OP got hacked. I'm definitely more careful with password resets and email links now, but a friend just got a phishing email that looked legit. Anyone use 2FA for email accounts?"
 

annya

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"Yooo, sorry to hear that. Had a similar issue a while back, and it turned out to be a phishing email that got past my spam filter. Just a friendly reminder, guys - be cautious with those 'urgent login notifications' from unknown sources"
 

Галия

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"Yo, I had a similar experience last month. I thought it was legit until I noticed my 2FA was disabled, that's when I knew something was off. Guess I'm glad I'm more careful now, but still freaked out about it."
 

Zloy

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"Sorry to hear that, OP! Did you set up two-factor auth on your email or was it enabled before the hack? If not, it's a huge red flag that made you vulnerable to attacks"
 
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